Sea Purslane and Apple Salad: A Refreshing and Tangy Side Dish
Enjoy a Deliciously Tangy and Crunchy Side Dish with Sea Purslane and Apple
Sea purslane, also known as ‘갯나물’ (Gaetnamul), a delicate sea vegetable, meets crisp apples in this delightful salad. Experience the enticing blend of sweet, sour, and crunchy textures that make this Sea Purslane and Apple Salad a unique culinary treat.
Main Ingredients- Sea purslane 200g
- Apple 1/3 medium
Dressing Ingredients- Fish sauce 1.5 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1/3 Tbsp
- Plum extract (or syrup) 1 Tbsp
- Vinegar 1 tsp
- Red pepper flakes 1/3 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds 1/3 Tbsp
- Fish sauce 1.5 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1/3 Tbsp
- Plum extract (or syrup) 1 Tbsp
- Vinegar 1 tsp
- Red pepper flakes 1/3 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds 1/3 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Rinse the sea purslane thoroughly under running water. To ensure all excess water is removed, use a salad spinner or drain it well in a colander. This step is crucial for preventing the salad from becoming watery.
Step 2
Wash the apple thoroughly, using baking soda to scrub its skin clean if you plan to eat it with the peel. Core the apple and then cut it into thick julienne strips. The crispness of the apple will beautifully complement the sea purslane.
Step 3
In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce (1.5 Tbsp), minced garlic (1/3 Tbsp), plum extract (1 Tbsp), vinegar (1 tsp), red pepper flakes (1/3 Tbsp), and sesame seeds (1/3 Tbsp). Whisk everything together until well blended to create a flavorful dressing.
Step 4
Place the drained sea purslane in a larger bowl. Add about two-thirds of the prepared dressing and gently toss to coat. Be careful not to overmix or bruise the delicate sea purslane; a light hand is key here.
Step 5
Add the julienned apple to the bowl along with the remaining dressing. Toss gently once more to combine everything evenly. Your delicious Sea Purslane and Apple Salad is now complete! Enjoy this refreshing and flavorful dish.
